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Catch up with Tony LaBua, the owner of a long-time favorite Charlottesville eatery and ice cream shop. Then hear from the Fountain Fund, an organization whose mission is to invest in the full potential and economic independence of the formerly incarcerated, to not only better their lives, but benefit the community as a whole.

Learn why there is an exact replica of Shakespeare's Blackfriars Theatre in Staunton. Discover the unique music program at St. Andrews School in Richmond. From Rolling Stone to NASA, learn why Artist Sterling Hundley calls himself a creative investigator.

2020 has certainly been a tough year so far. Not only have we been dealing with a global pandemic, but now we’re hearing news about Murder Hornets! What is going on here? Murder Hornets?!? Really?!? Listen to this Question Your World radio report produced by the Science Museum of Virginia to find out.

As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the globe, the World Health Organization warns about an information epidemic or “infodemic.” Consumers of news are inundated with stats, graphs, press conferences, and think-pieces, as well as dubious data, miscredited quotations, and outright harmful claims.

On this edition of This Week In Richmond, host David Bailey welcomes Sen. Tim Kaine, (D) and Chris Piper, Commissioner - Virginia Board of Elections.

Enjoy these new additions to VPM Passport featuring the exotic biodiversity of Cuba, an all-star tribute to Garth Brooks, and a celebration of 15 phenomenal years of Celtic Woman.

Tiptoe through the tulips with Richmond's Midnight Ukulele Society. See how the Junior Appalachian Musicians are being taught traditional mountain music. Visit with fiberglass artist and entertainer Mark Cline.

Visit The Garage, a unique concert venue. Then explore the important role of storm water management at UVA.

Learn about community efforts to revitalize a popular Richmond park with Peggy Singlemann. Co-host Keith Nevison connects with a volunteer group focused on helping property owners identify and remove invasive plants that are threatening our Virginia natives. Plus revisit some popular stories from the last two decades as we continue to celebrate the 20th anniversary season of Virginia Home Grown.

Celebrate the jazzy sounds of regional treasure Desiree Roots. Then our own Roscoe Burnems teaches Art 180 teens to find their voice through poetry. We visit with Richmond glass artist Kiara Pellisier.